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FROM THE CATAFALQUE OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN, NEW

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Historical Memorabilia Start Price:1,200.00 USD Estimated At:2,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
FROM THE CATAFALQUE OF PRESIDENT LINCOLN, NEW
<B>BUNTING FROM THE CATAFALQUE OF PRESIDENT ABRAHAM LINCOLN, NEW YORK CITY, 1865.</B></I> This is a very rare, historical, and poignant relic of President Lincoln’s slow trip back to Springfield, Illinois following his assassination. This piece of silk bunting cord, 1.25” x .5”, is from Lincoln’s catafalque in New York City. Written in noted collector Al. Emmett Fostell’s own hand: “<I>from the Catafalque on which Lincolns </B></I> sic <I>remains where bourne through the City of N. Y. presented to me by Alderman Michael Duffy one of the Pall Beare</B></I> rs ”<I>. </B></I>A rare and exceptionally impressive Lincoln item. <BR><B><BR>Provenance: </B></I><I>Al. Emmett Fostell Collection</B></I><B><I> </B></I></B></I><BR><BR><B>Condition:</B></I> Very fine condition <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Miscellaneous Collectibles, Smal (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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